| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include any State Financing? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Did your approved state plan for this reporting period include conducting a Financial Loan Program? | Yes |
| Area of Residence | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metro RUCC 1-3 |
Non-Metro RUCC 4-9 |
||
| Approved Loan made | 06 | 01 | 07 |
| Approved Not made | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Rejected | 26 | 11 | 37 |
| Total | 32 | 13 | 45 |
| Lowest Income: | $16,284 | Highest Income: | $58,719 |
|---|
| Sum of Incomes | Loans Made | Average Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| $293,427 | 07 | $41,918 |
| Income Ranges | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 or Less |
$15,001- $30,000 |
$30,001- $45,000 |
$45,001- $60,000 |
$60,001- $75,000 |
$75,001 or More |
||
| Number of Loans | 00 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
| Percentage of Loans | 0% | 28.57% | 14.29% | 57.14% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Percentage of loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 07 | 100% |
| Partnership Loans | ||
| Without interest buy-down or loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| With interest buy-down only | 00 | 0% |
| With loan guarantee only | 00 | 0% |
| With both interest buy-down and loan guarantee | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 07 | 100% |
| Type of Loan | Number of Loans | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Revolving Loans | 07 | $101,635 |
| Partnership Loans | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 07 | $101,635 |
| Lowest | 3% |
|---|---|
| Highest | 5% |
| Sum of Interest Rates | Number of Loans Made | Average Interest Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 07 | 4% |
| Interest Rate | Number of loans |
|---|---|
| 0.0% to 2.0% | 00 |
| 2.1% to 4.0% | 04 |
| 4.1% to 6.0% | 03 |
| 6.1% to 8.0% | 00 |
| 8.1% - 10.0% | 00 |
| 10.1%-12.0% | 00 |
| 12.1%-14.0% | 00 |
| 14.1% + | 00 |
| Total | 07 |
| Type of AT | Number of Devices Financed | Dollar Value of Loans |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 |
| Hearing | 01 | $5,204 |
| Speech communication | 00 | $0 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 00 | $0 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 01 | $2,490 |
| Daily living | 01 | $7,500 |
| Environmental adaptations | 00 | $0 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 04 | $86,441 |
| Computers and related | 00 | $0 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 07 | $101,635 |
| Number Loans in default | 00 |
|---|---|
| Net loss for loans in default | $0 |
| How many other state financing activities that provide consumers with access to funds for the purchase of AT devices and services were included in your approved state plan? | 01 |
|---|
| How would you describe this state financing activity? | Other: VR Assistive Technology Program |
|---|
| County of Residence | Individuals Served |
|---|---|
| A. Metro (RUCC 1-3) | 394 |
| B. Non-Metro (RUCC 4-9) | 71 |
| C. Total Served | 465 |
| Performance Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| D. Excluded from Performance Measure | 465 |
| E. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 00 |
If a number is reported in D you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
VR is obligated to provide this AT for eligible recipients. This program pre-buys and provides on behalf of VR.
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Devices Funded |
Value of
AT Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | 381 | $403,826 |
| Hearing | 02 | $690 |
| Speech communication | 10 | $960 |
| Learning, cognition, and developmental | 129 | $60,203 |
| Mobility, seating and positioning | 27 | $11,274 |
| Daily living | 00 | $0 |
| Environmental adaptations | 06 | $1,600 |
| Vehicle modification and transportation | 00 | $0 |
| Computers and related | 802 | $508,909 |
| Recreation, sports, and leisure | 00 | $0 |
| Total | 1,357 | $987,462 |
| How many state financing activities that allow consumers to obtain AT at a reduced cost were included in your approved state plan? | 00 |
|---|
Razjada is a teenager with Cerebral Palsy who uses a walker. Her grandmother Kay was having an increasingly difficult time getting her in either her car or Razjada's mother Stephanie's old Tahoe using a step stool! With the assistance of the Division of Specialized Care for Children, it was determined a valet seat in a van would best serve Razjada's family which also includes two brothers ages seven and nine. Their current vehicles did not allow them to all travel together to visit family or do any fun activities because they also need to transport a walker with seat, a wheelchair and a Raizer lift in addition to any other items the family might need. Kay felt she was getting to old to safely assist Razjada into a vehicle and Stephanie has issues with heart arrhythmia which are sometimes triggered when assisting Razjada into a vehicle. A loan from IATP for a new van and financial assistance from DSCC for the valet seat has given the family the ability to travel and go about their daily lives safely and TOGETHER. It also makes for three generations of very happy women!
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 4. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 00 | 00 | 06 | 06 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 8. Total | 00 | 00 | 07 | 07 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | NaN% | NaN% | 85.71% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 06 | 1.27% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 466 | 98.73% |
| Total Surveyed | 472 | |
| Response rate % | 1.27% |
| Activity | Number of Individuals Receiving a Device from Activity |
|---|---|
| A. Device Exchange | 00 |
| B. Device Refurbish/Repair - Reassign and/or Open Ended Loan | 934 |
| C. Total | 934 |
| Performance Measure | |
|---|---|
| D. Device Exchange - Excluded from Performance Measure | 00 |
| E. Reassignment/Refurbishment and Repair and Open Ended Loans - Excluded from Performance Measure because AT is provided to or on behalf of an entity that has an obligation to provide the AT such as schools under IDEA or VR agencies/clients | 00 |
| F. Number of Individuals Included in Performance Measures | 934 |
If a number is reported in E you must provide a description of the reason the individuals are excluded from the performance measure:
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Exchanged | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Exchanged | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hearing | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Speech Communication | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daily Living | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Computers and Related | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | 00 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Type of AT Device | Number of Devices Reassigned/Refurbished and Repaired | Total Estimated Current Purchase Price | Total Price for Which Device(s) Were Sold | Savings to Consumers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 121 | $87,784 | $0 | $87,784 |
| Hearing | 13 | $3,152 | $254 | $2,898 |
| Speech Communication | 33 | $102,088 | $395 | $101,693 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 08 | $1,560 | $0 | $1,560 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 294 | $87,753 | $0 | $87,753 |
| Daily Living | 405 | $31,944 | $330 | $31,614 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 07 | $4,733 | $0 | $4,733 |
| Vehicle Modification & Transportation | 01 | $25,000 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Computers and Related | 44 | $14,573 | $0 | $14,573 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 08 | $421 | $0 | $421 |
| Total | 934 | $359,008 | $979 | $358,029 |
I want to thank IATP for helping me solve a very difficult problem. By giving me the special device I was looking for, I am able to continue my daily independence. In the near future I will be facing ear drum repair. After this surgery, I won’t be able to hear out of that ear for several months. Since my other ear is almost useless and I am blind, I will have dual sensory deprivation. This will make it nearly impossible to communicate with husband and family. The Braille Note Apex is allowing me to communicate via email and Braille display. This amazing accessible device has taken away much of my anxiety relating to the surgery. I am excited to be able to continue to communicate with those that I love. I hope that funding and new technology will always allow IATP to continue its programs to help people with disabilities to remain independent in their daily lives. Your services are truly priceless. ~ Marla
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 47 | 05 | 780 | 832 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 05 | 01 | 96 | 102 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 4. Subtotal | 52 | 06 | 876 | 934 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 52 | 06 | 876 | 934 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 8. Total | 52 | 06 | 876 | 934 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 934 | 100% |
| Satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total Surveyed | 934 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Primary Purpose of Short-Term Device Loan | Number |
|---|---|
| Assist in decision-making (device trial or evaluation) | 1,227 |
| Serve as loaner during service repair or while waiting for funding | 91 |
| Provide an accommodation on a short-term basis for a time-limited event/situation | 130 |
| Conduct training, self-education or other professional development activity | 110 |
| Total | 1,558 |
| Type of Individual or Entity | Number of Device Borrowers |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 213 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 266 |
| Representative of Education | 795 |
| Representative of Employment | 06 |
| Representatives of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 155 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 109 |
| Representatives of Technology | 14 |
| Total | 1,558 |
| Length of Short-Term Device Loan in Days | 45 |
|---|
| Type of AT Device | Number |
|---|---|
| Vision | 144 |
| Hearing | 84 |
| Speech Communication | 864 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 311 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 59 |
| Daily Living | 103 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 91 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 146 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 05 |
| Total | 1,807 |
Letter received from the Branch Manager regarding a student who borrowed AT. In January 2018 Benjamin Vargas enrolled in class. Ben was hearing impaired and wore a hearing aid in his right ear. Ben did great the first week of classroom in getting his permit. The instructor is skyped so he was able to wear ear phones during class. Ben received his permit his 1st attempt at testing. The next step was the driving portion. After a couple days in the truck, the instructor brought Ben into the office to discuss options because Ben was unable to hear him when the truck was running. Ben was so upset. His hearing impairment has always caused a barrier into anything he has wanted to do. I requested an FM System from IATP and had the device in a few days. Ben’s dreams started to come true!! He was able to hear his instructor with the device and passed his driving test the 1st time!! Ben is so thankful for everything we have done for him! Thank you for assisting us in making Ben’s dreams come true and getting him on the road with his Class A CDL!! Ben has started his new career with one of our contracting companies. ~ Kathy
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 599 | 21 | 248 | 868 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 200 | 10 | 102 | 312 |
| Subtotal | 799 | 31 | 350 | 1,180 |
| Have not made a decision | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Subtotal | 799 | 31 | 351 | 1,181 |
| Nonrespondent | 20 | 01 | 25 | 46 |
| Total | 819 | 32 | 376 | 1,227 |
| Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 99.72% | |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 104 | 04 | 61 | 169 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 96 | 05 | 42 | 143 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 03 | 01 | 08 |
| 4. Subtotal | 204 | 12 | 104 | 320 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 204 | 12 | 104 | 320 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 05 | 01 | 05 | 11 |
| 8. Total | 209 | 13 | 109 | 331 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,475 | 94.67% |
| Satisfied | 26 | 1.67% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 00 | 0% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 57 | 3.66% |
| Total Surveyed | 1,558 | |
| Response rate % | 96.34% |
| Type of AT Device / Service | Number of Demonstrations of AT Devices / Services |
|---|---|
| Vision | 204 |
| Hearing | 38 |
| Speech Communication | 154 |
| Learning, Cognition and Developmental | 61 |
| Mobility, Seating and Positioning | 15 |
| Daily Living | 120 |
| Environmental Adaptations | 08 |
| Vehicle Modification and Transportation | 00 |
| Computers and Related | 62 |
| Recreation, Sports and Leisure | 19 |
| Total # of Devices Demonstrated | 681 |
| Type of Participant | Number of Participants in Device Demonstrations |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 482 |
| Family Members, Guardians, and Authorized Representatives | 426 |
| Representatives of Education | 496 |
| Representatives of Employment | 11 |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 56 |
| Representative of Community Living | 23 |
| Representative of Technology | 15 |
| Total | 1,509 |
| Type of Entity | Number of Referrals |
|---|---|
| Funding Source (non-AT program) | 02 |
| Service Provider | 129 |
| Vendor | 463 |
| Repair Service | 02 |
| Others | 00 |
| Total | 596 |
Fred and Pat came in to visit the Demo Center to see what devices might benefit him in his wood working hobby. He had a very old Optivisor that he really loved, but it had broken and was no longer manufactured. He was shown a hands free magnifier that worked well for him. He was given a catalog that carried the magnifier at a reasonable price. As luck would have it, the Reuse Program had the exact Optivisor that had broken. He was given that as an open ended loan. Fred was so pleased with the service and care he was shown at the agency that he made a $100 donation.
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 285 | 72 | 295 | 652 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 06 | 01 | 18 | 25 |
| Subtotal | 291 | 73 | 313 | 677 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| Subtotal | 292 | 74 | 315 | 681 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 292 | 74 | 315 | 681 |
| Performance on this measure | 99.66% | 98.65% | 99.37% | |
| Customer Rating of Services | Number of Customers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Highly satisfied | 1,503 | 99.6% |
| Satisfied | 05 | 0.33% |
| Satisfied somewhat | 01 | 0.07% |
| Not at all satisfied | 00 | 0% |
| Nonrespondent | 00 | 0% |
| Total | 1,509 | |
| Response rate % | 100% |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| 1. Could only afford the AT through the AT program. | 151 | 09 | 845 | 1,005 |
| 2. AT was only available through the AT program. | 101 | 06 | 139 | 246 |
| 3. AT was available through other programs, but the system was too complex or the wait time too long. | 04 | 03 | 02 | 09 |
| 4. Subtotal | 256 | 18 | 986 | 1,260 |
| 5. None of the above | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 6. Subtotal | 256 | 18 | 986 | 1,260 |
| 7. Nonrespondent | 05 | 01 | 06 | 12 |
| 8. Total | 261 | 19 | 992 | 1,272 |
| 9. Performance on this measure | 98.08% | 94.74% | 99.4% | 99.06% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Response | Primary Purpose for Which AT is Needed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Employment | Community Living | ||
| Decided that AT device/service will meet needs | 884 | 93 | 543 | 1,520 |
| Decided that an AT device/ service will not meet needs | 206 | 11 | 120 | 337 |
| Subtotal | 1,090 | 104 | 663 | 1,857 |
| Have not made a decision | 01 | 01 | 03 | 05 |
| Subtotal | 1,091 | 105 | 666 | 1,862 |
| Nonrespondent | 20 | 01 | 25 | 46 |
| Total | 1,111 | 106 | 691 | 1,908 |
| Performance on this measure | 98.11% | 98.11% | 95.95% | 97.33% |
| ACL Performance Measure | 70% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met | Met | Met | Met |
| Type of Participant | Number |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 19 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 127 |
| Representatives of Education | 411 |
| Representatives of Employment | 202 |
| Rep Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 110 |
| Representatives of Community Living | 34 |
| Representatives of Technology | 171 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 |
| TOTAL | 1,074 |
| Metro | Non Metro | Unknown | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 647 | 58 | 369 | 1,074 |
| Primary Topic of Training | Participants |
|---|---|
| AT Products/Services | 197 |
| AT Funding/Policy/ Practice | 11 |
| Information Technology/Telecommunication Access | 648 |
| Combination of any/all of the above | 43 |
| Transition | 175 |
| Total | 1,074 |
Describe innovative one high-impact assistance training activity conducted during the reporting period:
IATP was asked to conduct a hands-on switch making class for 20 OT's, PT's and SLPs from two local districts so that they could then teach other district personnel and families. IATP taught them how to make a battery interrupter and a mono-plug switch. Word about this training traveled to other districts in the state and IATP has since conducted switch workshops both at IATP as well as at local school districts. The cost of all supplies needed for switch making workshops is covered by the individuals or the local districts.
Breifly describe one training activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
IATP's Education and Policy Liaison, Susy Woods was asked to co-present with Darcy Contri, a registered nurse with the Division of Specialized Care for Children on the topic of "Health: The Most Overlooked Part of the Transition Plan and How to Include Assistive Technology." The training session was 2 hours and 30 Independent Rehabilitation Specialists attended the session. The session provided the participants with information on how to ensure that the customer's Health and Assistive Technology needs are incorporated into their Transition Plan whether they are transitioning to higher education or a training program, employment or community living and how to ensure that AT chosen was right for the person and how to work with different state and local agencies to acquire funding for the technology needed.
Breifly describe one training activity related to Information and Communication Technology accessibility:
IATP with support from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, have worked with the Illinois WorkNet Centers on providing training on information communication technology accessibility. IATP has provided webinar training for over 150 Equal Opportunity officers and WorkNet Center staff in regards to web accessibility, web accessibility laws, and best practices. IATP also provided hands on training on how to make accessible documents for WorkNet staff.
| Outcome/Result From IT/Telecommunications Training Received | Number |
|---|---|
| IT and Telecommunications Procurement or Dev Policies | 447 |
| Training or Technique Assistance will be developed or implemented | 201 |
| No known outcome at this time | 00 |
| Nonrespondent | 00 |
| Total | 648 |
| Performance Measure Percentage | 100% |
| RSA Target Percentage | 70% |
| Met/Not Met | Met |
| Education | 4.26% |
|---|---|
| Employment | 0% |
| Health, Allied Health, Rehabilitation | 95.74% |
| Community Living | 0% |
| Technology (IT, Telecom, AT) | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Describe Innovative one high-impact assistance activity that is not related to transition:
Mark McCabe, ATP, provided technical assistance to a group of eight at Pecatonica High School following an AT assessment. The group included an SLP, special education teachers, classroom aides, district superintendent and the student. Originally we gathered to make sure the student understood how to use all the recommended products and how the teachers would incorporate them into curriculum. The staff present discussed other students who would benefit from these tools. The district uses Chromebooks and the ease of use was attractive. Having the district superintendent present was helpful since ultimately he was the one to make the decision to make these programs available to all students.
Breifly describe one technical assistance activity related to transition conducted during the reporting period:
Susy Woods, IATP’s Policy and Education Liaison provided technical assistance in the planning of and presenting at a Summit focused on increasing employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities who are transitioning from high school. IATP was able to incorporate the importance of assistive technology and how it can make a person successful in the workplace and what employers and employees need to know to make this happen and thus make the employee successful. One hundred and fifty employers, providers, people with developmental disabilities and family members were in attendance.
Describe in detail at least one and no more than two innovative or high-impact public awareness activities conducted during this reporting period. Highlight the content/focus of the awareness information shared, the mechanism used to disseminate or communicate the awareness information, the numbers and/or types of individuals reached, and positive outcomes resulting from the activity. If quantative numbers are available regarding the reach of the activity, please provide those: however, quantative data is not required.
1. IATP created two new approaches to Public Awareness and Marketing of our programs and services. The first was developed because IATP receives additional funding through several contracts with the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois State Board of Education to expand our state level and leadership activities or to implement additional AT services beyond the scope of the AT Act. I realized that even though I submit Monthly Programmatic Reports to our project officers that it is likely that the management staff is not aware of our activities and the positive impact they have on customers which is a direct result of the additional funding the state agencies have provided IATP. Therefore, I developed a quarterly report called Partnership Highlights which features 3 stories and photos of customers that have received services through IATP. To date, IATP has submitted several issues of the Partnership Highlights to the management staff within each agency and have received very positive comments.
2. The second Public Awareness and Marketing change that was implemented was the development of two cards, a business card size and a 5x7 that provides information on IATP and its many services. The purpose was to create an easy to carry, informative document that could be disseminated by both our Board of Directors and our Advisory Council. The cards have been a huge success with our Board and Advisory Council in getting them to be more engage in marketing our programs. Both cards have been translated into Spanish and each Board and Advisory Council member are provided with a supply of both size cards that have information in Braille. These new documents may be replacing our costlier to produce brochure.
| Types of Recipients | AT Device/ Service |
AT Funding | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities | 397 | 44 | 441 |
| Family Members, Guardians and Authorized Representatives | 295 | 88 | 383 |
| Representative of Education | 1,356 | 204 | 1,560 |
| Representative of Employment | 409 | 00 | 409 |
| Representative of Health, Allied Health, and Rehabilitation | 133 | 15 | 148 |
| Representative of Community Living | 163 | 14 | 177 |
| Representative of Technology | 72 | 07 | 79 |
| Unable to Categorize | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 2,825 | 372 | 3,197 |
| State improvement outcomes are not required. You may report up to two MAJOR state improvement outcomes for this reporting period. How many will you be reporting? | 02 |
|---|
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
IATP introduced a legislation to address how AT is incorporated into the IEP. The first bill is Public Act 100-0993 that requires that all parents and guardians of students with IEPs at the first meeting and at each meeting following will be informed about Assistive Technology and if the student needs AT to receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education. If the student does not qualify according to the IEP team, parents will be given notification in writing of why the student does not qualify for assistive technology. They will also be given information about the state assistive technology program which is the Illinois Assistive Technology Program, including contact information for the program.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is developing guidance on how local districts are to capture that the AT trialed with a student did not work into the student's IEP. In addition, ISBE is developing the document that local districts must provide to parents and guardians about IATP and our contact information.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Education
1. In one or two sentences, describe the outcome. Be as specific as possible about exactly what changed during this reporting period as a result of the AT program's initiative.
The second piece of legislation that IATP introduced resulted in the passage of Public Act 100-1018 that requires the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and Managed Care Programs who contract with HFS to work with IATP and our Reuse program so that Medicaid clients may choose to use our equipment if it is less expensive (including shipping), it can be used for a minimum of three years, it is the type of durable medical equipment they require, it is available when they need it and it is clean, sterilized and safe and has passed the FDA standards for safety.
2. In one or two sentences, describe the written policies, practices, and procedures that have been developed and implemented as a result of the AT program's initiative. Include information about how to obtain the full documents, such as a Web site address or e-mail address of a contact person, but do not include the full documents here. (If there are no written polices, practices and procedures, explain why.)
HFS reached out to IATP to begin discussions about how to implement such a program. IATP provided them with the contact information to Oklahoma's Reuse Program so that they could see how a successful partnership is implemented. Unfortunately, there has been no follow up communication between IATP and HFS. We will initiate discussions after the new Governor and Department heads are appointed in January 2019.
3. What was the primary area of impact for this state improvement outcome?
Community Living
| Did you have Additional and Leveraged Funding to Report? | Yes |
|---|
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Public/State Agency | $53,094 | Reuse |
| Public/State Agency | $35,219 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $122,664 | Public Awareness, I&A |
| Public/State Agency | $55,688 | Technical Assistance |
| Public/State Agency | $863,841 | State Financing |
| Public/State Agency | $223,409 | Device Loan |
| Public/State Agency | $69,269 | Training |
| Public/State Agency | $17,998 | State Financing |
| Public/State Agency | $56,719 | Demonstration |
| Amount: $1,497,901 |
| Fund Source | Amount | Use of Funds | Individuals Served | Other Outcome |
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